In the exhibition Frida Kahlo – Connections between Surrealists Women in Mexico, which can be seen in São Paulo, a special section was reserved to how Frida expressed herself through the clothes she wore. The artist’s style is now almost as famous as her works and often serves as an inspiration to designers. On the show, her relationship with fashion is expressed through a space created by the restorer Renato Camarillo, responsible for all of the clothes belonging to the Mexican artist in the Blue House museum.

Since the original pieces of cloth can not leave the museum, the exhibition of São Paulo presents six mannequins using similar pieces, from the 20’s and 30’s of the last century. Noteworthy are the costumes and jewelry inspired in the pre-Hispanic culture, the patterned and embroidered fabrics with marked regional characteristics and the cheerful flowered headdresses.

Inspired by the style of Frida Kahlo, and using Zara pieces of cloth and accessories, I have composed two outfits for autumn – winter. Replaced long skirts for loose velvet trousers that were combined with embroidered tops. Ethnic-inspired accessories and scarves make up a bohemian and comfortable style.

Athens is a sunny and hot city in the summer. Very hot! So, it’s best to pack light clothes. Shorts and pants are practical, but a dress combines freshness, comfort and elegance. This proposals for Ralph Lauren (striped , blue and white dresses) and Alice Temperley (flower dress) for the Spring – Summer 2016 are full of femininity and share a color palette with the city.

Add a comfortable pair of sandals and a hat (the sun is really strong!) and you’ll be prepared to walk in style throughout the city.

Lipstick is perhaps a girls first object of desire in the make-up realm. It is a passport to feel a grown up women! After all these years it remains one of my favorites. Mask and blush are important because they accentuate the features, the base harmonizes skin color, but the lipstick is a statement and an expression of the mood of each day. More natural some days, others more intense, clearer today and tomorrow just a touch of shine, we draw our mouth according to the format of our soul.

I don’t have much (or nothing) to teach to anyone. My main rule in makeup is simplicity and naturalness. I advocate that everyone should use what they love, regardless of age or form, but something I have realized is that over the years, our aspect benefit more with a light makeup that gives us a fresher and healthier look. With regard to lipsticks my tips and tricks are few and simple.

1 – It is very important that the choice of color takes into account the color of the skin (and even hair), the occasion and context in which the lipstick will be used, and the size and shape of the lips. For example, I have fair skin, but not rosy. The mouth is small, but the lips are pouty. Generally opt for medium colors in pink ranges declining for brown or coral shades. I always like to have one or two lipsticks a little darker. Right now I only have five lipsticks (also on this level simplified immensely!). The Wild Tulip from Chanel (off the market) and the Moxie Raise the Bar from Bare Minerals are a bit darker and both serve to color the entire lip or to delineate the outline. The YSL Pure Shine 16 (also is no longer on sale) has a bit more brightness. The KissKiss Baby Rose from Guerlain is a little clearer and satined shade of pink, while the new KissKiss Rose Lip in the Chick Pink color from Guerlain is a very natural tone and with greater transparency.

2 – Preparation of the lips is critical. Remove the makeup of lips and to use a moisturizing balm in a daily basis and, if needed, exfoliate regularly. Using quality products in skin as sensitive as the lips is an important option.

3 – I always try to tailor the degree of sophistication to the occasion. On informal situations opt for a very light make-up. For a soft effect with a light coloring, opt for light touches with the lipstick on the lips. The passage of a small amount of gloss gives an extra shine. It’s my choice wen I go to the gym or to the supermarket. For work, or for going out with friends during the day, I can contour the lips with the darker shades (or a pencil), blur a bit and spread some lipstick, usually gives a very nice effect. For a night out, depending on the clothes, I can bet on the darker tones, but without overdoing it. Less is more is a motto that never let me down.

4 – Be simple or sophisticated way, be careful and do a good job. If you need the color to last long and will not have time or opportunity to touch it up, spend a little foundation (very thin layer) on the lips before outlining and applying lipstick. Also for the color last longer, after the first layer of lipstick, put a tissue between your lips to remove excess and apply a second layer. To avoid stain your teeth with lipstick color, after applying, put your index finger In the mouth and pull in order to remove the excess.

In fact, in the Southern Hemisphere is about to begin the warmer (and rainy) season. But for our readers who live north of the equator, you ladies are close to the cold days and you have to prepare your fall and winter clothing. With these basic pieces, essential to any wardrobe we’ll prepared (for many years). If you add some more fashionable piece of cloth or accessory, there is no way to fail in a very trendy and elegant look.

Having a crisp white shirt (or blue) is essential. They look good with jeans and with more classic trousers or skirts. They are good to take to work or to totally informal situations. The one in the photo is from Zara and the price could not be more accessible. It is the same with good quality white T-shirts. It is essential to have at least one. This one is from Utrecht.

A black blazer (Zara) and / or a leather jacket (Zara) complete the outfit for the cooler days. Depending on the accessories either of them can go from the best behaved to the more rebellious look. It will depend on your mood!

To go out or to stay curled up on the sofa, there is nothing better than a warm cardigan. This is from the men’s collection of Zara but I could not resist putting it here. I love knitting with brades and comfortable air.

Depending on the occasion, you can opt for a more classic high-heeled shoe, like these from Max Mara (my favorites are these nude from Max Mara). If you want an image with more impact, choose a pair of shoes (or sandals) with a less conventional design and / or an appealing color, like these of Utrecht. For total comfort or when you have to walk a lot , a pair of sneakers is the best option, and you can choose the Stan Smith model from Adidas which is already a classic.

When the cold really tightens, it is essential a good coat. You can found elegant coats to suit all budgets (like this Zara wool coat or this, in camel hair, from Max Mara). My favorite is this one from Carolina Herrera. If you have possibility to invest in a good coat (buy one on sales!) do not hesitate. I have a Max Mara camel coat for over twenty years and is so beautiful and current today as the day I bought it. For countries where the cold months are also rainy a trench coat is always welcome, and when it comes to raincoats, one think of Burberry.

Having a good bag to take to the office is essential. I confess I like a bit unusual bags so I chose this one of Utrecht. I also surrendered completely to cluchs and if you are beginning to fall in love with these little bags, start with a simple one that goes well with everything. This one from DVF conquered me.

If you need to go straight from the office to dinner party and want to make a positive impression, with a little black dress there is no way you can fail (this one is DVF). Replace the black shoes with your statement stilletos, take the clutch from your bag and put a more fine jewelry, retouch your make-up and have fun.

I like to use quality products, adapted to my skin, age and lifestyle and within my budget. The Orchidée Impériale range of Guerlain was for long under my radar, after experiencing some samples that I have been offered, but I confess that the price made me a little hesitant.

About a month, with my facial and eye cream about to finish, and with a 20% discount at Sephora, I lost the love of money (if you need a rational to justify an investment like this I have several options and all very good !) and brought home a bag full of products and offers.

Didn’t have a moment of regret (there is also psychological processes that explain it!), as Guerlain products are exceptional and bring visible differences to the state and beauty of the skin in a very few days.

The consultant for the brand present in the beauty shop, suggested a combination of products from the ranges Orchidée Impériale and Abeille Royale, to join the moisturizing mask Super Aqua which already had.

1. Serum Morning – Abeille Royale Serum Dark Spot Corrector Pore Minimizer – this serum helps reduce stains that come with age and to refine the grain of the skin, providing a more unified complexion and a skin with closed pores. Although this was not the best month to test the question of dark spots (with tan freckles also become more visible), the product seems to improve a bit the more dilated pores. Very fluid, despite the small amount used, spreads easily across the face. So far the effects show up positive, but remains under evaluation.

2. Serum Night – Abeille Royale Daily Repair Serum – with its unique texture, is presented in the form of small balls floating in a golden liquid, this concentrated serum contains royal jelly from Guerlain’s exclusive production and acts at various levels of skin repairing and returning firmness. I received a small test package from this product that convinced me fully. It’s already on my wish list for Christmas!

3. Eye Cream – Abeille Royale – with the exceptional repairing power of bee products, this cream helps repair the visible signs that age and fatigue bring into the eye area. It reduces wrinkles and fine lines at the same time it gives greater firmness to the eye contour. Despite having only a few lines of expression, what bothers me is the puffiness under the eyes and I have to say, this cream is fantastic. Within days of using both puffiness and dark circles under the eyes have been considerably reduced, giving it first place in the top of eye creams. A clear winner!

4. Face Cream – Orchidée Imperiale Cream Gel – This gel texture cream promises to fix the signs of aging at the same time it provides a sense of freshness. The texture is light and melts quickly and easily with the skin, leaving a feeling of great comfort without oiliness signals. My skin is moisturized and soft and I am totally surrendered.

5. Hydrating Mask – Super Aqua – to use once or twice a week (after exfoliating) this mask is delicious to apply and leaves the skin fresh, hydrated and soft. Love it.